Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is keen to hire a Project Engineer to join their team in Sligo on an initial 12-month contract.

Responsibilities of a Project Engineer (Full job description available on request):

To provide Engineering services to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of all Site Process Equipment and Utilities.
To manage capital engineering projects within site.
To support the engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimising efficiencies both in equipment and process performance.
To improve the operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
To manage the execution of projects within the engineering group including specific Process Safety Projects.
To provide engineering support and technical trouble shooting to all site operations and reliability of equipment and processes by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
Leadership of process equipment commissioning and validation activities.
Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects.
Preparation of feasibility studies and budget management for all assigned projects.
Management and negotiation of external contracts and contractors.

Ideal background:

Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process).
5 years + strong site experience in API Manufacturing / OSD Manufacturing / BioPharm but will consider more junior (3 years) if they have relevant project site experience.
Proven track record in delivering Capital Projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc.
Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution.

Must have demonstrated relevant site experience of one or more of the below:

API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.).
Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, etc.)
Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, Purified water generation and distribution systems, etc.
Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control.
Experience in process engineering, with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
Working knowledge of distributed control systems, such as Delta V.
This is a hand-on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day to day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the Healthcare industry is required.
Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting the predefined quality requirements.

For a confidential discussion and more information on this Project Engineer role, please contact Sarah Flynn.

+353 719108060

Project Engineer